Lhasa-Kathmandu
DAY 01 Flight Lhasa (3650m.) from KATHMANDU (1400M) :
Transfer to airport to take flight it takes one and half hour to be at GONGGAR AIRPORT – Lhasa. See all the Himalayan range and provides us with magnificent mountain views form the window. After landing meet our Tibetan guide, it is a further 2 hour drive to Lhasa City.
DAY 02 – LHASA CITY:
In the morning – Visit several of Lhasa’s many monasteries with our guide. One of these is the best Sera Monastery in Tibet. Within its white-washed walls and golden roofs, several hundred monks live and study. After lunch visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Jokhang Temple. This temple is possibly the most sacred shrine in Tibet.
DAY 03 – LHASA CITY:
In the morning visit the Potala Palace which dominates the city of Lhasa. A spectacular building, it contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand state rooms and many important chapels. There has been a palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century. In the fternoon visit to the Drepung Monastery this afternoon will complete a truly awe- inspiring day. Founded in the 14th century, this monastery was once the largest in the world with a population of around 10,000 monks.
DAY 04 – GYANTSE (3950m) 260km:
Drive to Gyantse by jeep along the friendship Highway we cross the Khamba La [4794m] from which there are stunning views across the waters of Yamdrok-tso Lake to the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa [7252m]. We continue westwards over another high pass the Karo La [5045m] where we are treated to the spectacular sight of a huge glacier tumbling down.
DAY 05 – GYANTSE TO SHIGATSE (3900m) 90km.:
In the morning to visit the Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum. The Dzong is a fort dating from the 14th century from which there are amazing views of both Gyantse itself and the surrounding Nyang Chu Valley.
DAY 06 SHIGATSE TO SHEGAR (4050m) 90km.:
After leaving Shegar, we cross another two high passes, the Lalung La [5124m] and the Shung La [5200m]. With magnificent views of the surrounding peaks of Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar.
DAY 07 SHEGAR TO ZHANGMU (2500m) 290km.:
After break fast drive to Zhangmu stay at the hotel Zhangmu
DAY 08 DRIVE KATHMANDU (1300m) 125km.:
After complete customs and immigration formalities drive to Kathmandu by Coach. It takes about 5hrs. Check in Hotel.